The final dates of the Next Favorite Band Tour with Between The Trees, Farewell, Punchline, and Action Item have been confirmed. The dates can be found in the replies. Stay tuned for contests, giveaways, and more.

We are proud to announce The Next Favorite Band 2 Tour featuring Between The Trees, Farewell, Punchline, and Action Item presented by Absolutepunk. Stay tuned for tour updates, contests and more. The dates can be seen in the replies.

Check out Socratic's commercial for their "Major/Minor Tour" with Punchline in the replies.

To kick off the Major/Minor tour with Socratic, Punchline recorded a new song called "Heart of Gold" and plan to give it away to anyone who gives them their name, email address, and city where they go to see shows in exchange. To get the song, email your info to punchlinenews@gmail.com.

Be sure to be around today at 7:37pm EST as Steve and Chris from Punchline will be chatting live and premiering their new video for "Ghostie". Check out the flyer in the replies.

Punchline will be doing a live DVD filming tonight in Pittsburgh where they will also be premiering their new video for "Ghostie".

Want your band to play with Socratic and Punchline on the upcoming The Major / Minor Tour? Read the information on how in the replies.

Paul Menotiades, formerly of Punchline, has started a new band called The Composure. They are currently mixing a brand new record with Mark Trombino, but we've got two exclusive preview tracks on the band's AP.net Profile so you can hear what makes these guys an Unsigned Showcase to watch.

Stream an unreleased Punchline b-side from 37 Everywhere here.

This week we have a very special installment of AbsoluteINK for you. Click here to read two illustrated poems from Chris Fafalios (Punchline) and his partner Tony Hartman's new comedic poetry book, Whistle Pig. As always, check the replies for a snippet and information on how to submit your own work.

In mourning of their lost drummer, Punchline is selling their newest album, Just Say Yes, for five dollars on their online store.

Drummer PJ Caruso has left Punchline. Additionally, the band will be releasing a DVD this spring and a new full-length this year.

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Chris Fafalios of Punchline and friend Tony Hartman will release their book, Whistle Pig, via Modern Short Stories on Feb. 2nd. More info and the book cover are the replies.

Punchline is offering a special deal for the holidays. Their new album, Just Say Yes, is available for $7 or two for $10. Get a t-shirt in there too, and you'll get a free copy of the band's three-song Christmas EP.

Want to show off your Punchline love every time your phone rings? Now you can. The band has taken over Myxer.com as a Pick of the Day, so you can click here and download a free ringtone of "Somewhere in the Dark," from the band's new album, Just Say Yes.

Punchline needs a new zip-up hoodie design. Can you do it? Read on for the details.

Design for Punchline

I can't imagine how many aspiring graphic designers/artists follow this website. Without you our music scene would have no look. It would still probably have bad hair, just no inky side printed V-necks. Punchline is in need of a new zip up hooded sweatshirt. 2-3 colors + the color of the sweatshirt. We are open to any ideas. Winner gets $50 and a copy of Just Say Yes (Just Say Yes is our new album, come on). You have one week! Post your ideas in this thread and also send to steve@modernshortstories.net.

Steve Soboslai from Punchline turned 28 yesterday. For his birthday, he is giving out 100 downloadable copies of the new Punchline album Just Say Yes + a few extra tracks at no cost. There is a serious message from him in the replies.

Singer/songwriter Justin Oliver has signed to Modern Short Stories, who recently released Punchline's Just Say Yes. An update is below.

Update

His car was once hit by a train. He's written and recorded 200 songs, most of which he'll never let anyone hear. He doesn't do myspace so I have to do it for him. Far enough outside the shadow of Boston, he is lost at sea in the corner of America. One of the biggest inspirations to me in my writing, which isn't exactly something that has flattered the masses, but nonetheless my lifes work. I've learned it all from listening to him. His new album will be released in early '09 on Modern Short Stories. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Justin...

In the replies you can catch our ABSOLUTExclusive premiere of Punchline's new music video for "The Hit." The first 10 people to reply with who plays the sister will win an awesome Punchline Prize Pack. Enjoy!

Edit: 10 people have guessed correctly. Thanks for participating!

Don't forget to check back here on AP.net between 5PM and 6PM EST to catch the premiere of Punchline's music video for their new single, "The Hit." Trendsetter Marketing and Academy Printwear will be running a contest in which the first 10 people to reply with who plays the sister in the video will win a Punchline Prize Pack. Included will be a copy of the band's new album, Just Say Yes, a Punchline t-shirt, stickers, a poster, and a t-shirt from Academy Printwear.

Punchline's video for the first single from their latest album, Just Say Yes, will be premiering here on AbsolutePunk this Wednesday, September 24 between 5pm and 6pm EST. Trendsetter Marketing and Academy Printwear will be running a contest in which the first 10 people to reply with who plays the sister in the video will win a Punchline Prize Pack. Included will be a copy of Just Say Yes, a Punchline t-shirt, stickers, a poster, and a t-shirt from Academy Printwear. So check back starting at 5pm Wednesday for your chance to win!

Punchline have posted "The Hit," the single from their new album Just Say Yes for download on their myspace page. Expect a video to be coming shortly for the song. Haven't picked up the new tunes yet? Snag it on iTunes or a hard copy on Amazon.

We're proud to bring you our featured stream of Punchline's new album Just Say Yes, which hits stores tomorrow through the band's own label, Modern Short Stories. Click here to stream Just Say Yes and here to buy it.

Update: The chat is now over. Thanks to the guys for taking the time to talk with their fans and go pick up Punchline's brand new album Just Say Yes on Tuesday.

Punchline will be chatting in this thread at approximately 7 PM EST under the names stvpunchline, cmxpunch, belanpunchline, and pjfrompunchline. Feel free to come in and ask them all about their new album, Just Say Yes, or just to see what hilarious antics might be going on.

Don't forget, tonight at 7 PM Eastern, we'll have a chat with Punchline. The band's new album, Just Say Yes, will be available next Tuesday, September 16th.

No soup for you. But reviews? Well, we have plenty of those!

Staff Reviews (09/10/08)

Punchline - Just Say Yes (Chris Fallon)
Tourmaline - The Swindle (Chris Fallon)
Blakfish - See You in Another City EP (Blake Solomon)
People In Planes - Beyond The Horizon (Susan Frances)
The Chemical Brothers - Brotherhood (Susan Frances)

Tonight's Punchline chat has been postponed due to a schedule conflict. It will be next Thursday night at 7 PM. For all you disappointed people, the band invites you to check out drummer P.J. Caruso's kidney stone in the replies.

The pre-order for Punchline's new album, Just Say Yes is now available right here. The first 500 orders come with the Just Say Maybe bonus disc including 3 previously unreleased tracks. Just Say Yes will be released on September 16th.

Punchline have answered the one-liner questions you submitted as only Punchline could (and even provided some acoustic tunage in the process). Check out the video in the replies.

Starting Tuesday, August 12th, you can preorder Punchline's new album, Just Say Yes, on their website, PunchKids.com. The first 500 orders come with Just Say Maybe, a bonus disc containing three previously unreleased tracks.

We'll be putting together a video interview with Punchline in which they answer YOUR questions. Please submit in the replies your inquiries, however, they must be no longer than one sentence. Thanks!

Modern Short Stories has launched a myspace with new two Punchline songs.

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Punchline's new album, Just Say Yes, is out September 16th.

Track Listing
01) Ghostie
02) The Hit
03) Punish or Privilege
04) Maybe I'm Wrong
05) Somewhere in the Dark
06) Just Say Yes
07) How Does This Happen?
08) Get Off My Train!
09) Developing You, Camera
10) My White Collared Shirt
11) The Other Piano Man
12) Castaway

Punchline have completely revamped their myspace, added a few shows, and posted the new song they offered for free download last week for stream on there as well.

Punchline's new album, Just Say Yes will be released September 16th on Modern Short Stories. You can download a new song from the band for free called "Somewhere In the Dark" right here.

Punchline has updated their website with a countdown that ends on Tuesday, September 16th.

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Sandlot Heroes have posted a brand new demo called "Out of My Hands" on their myspace page. The band also has a couple of songs there that they recorded with Steve Soboslai of Punchline. The band plans to head into the studio in June to record their debut album.

During tonight's AIM chat with Punchline, the band announced that their new album will be titled Just Say Yes.

Submitted by royaltannenbomb

Punchline will be conducting an online chat tonight in the AIM chat room "punchlinechat." The chat starts at 6 pm EST. Note: This is NOT an AP.net chat.

Submitted by akster

Gene The Werewolf, a new rock outfit, consisting of members of Punchline, ClearviewKills (Orange Peal Records), and The Berlin Project (Orange Peal Records) post new song on their myspace.

Former Hawthorne Heights and Say Anything guitar tech Nick Testa has surfaced in his own band, Nightbeast, whose debut album is being produced by Steve Soboslai of Punchline and will be out late this spring via Thriving Records.

MxPx will be going on a UK tour this February with Punchline and The Get Go. Dates can be seen here.

Punchline have posted "All Hopped Up On Jingle Bells" on their myspace.

Every purchase from Punchline's online merchstore will come with a new three song Christmas EP.

Punchline announced at their show in Pittsburgh last night that they have finished recording their new album and it will be released in Spring of 2008.

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